Yoga for Runners: Earth Yoga Clothing Giveaway

Maybe it’s in my head, but I feel like I stand out in the yoga classes I’ve been too. I’m the one in the back with the tight hamstrings, trying to look as smooth and limber as the instructor and majority of the other participants. I can usually pick out the other runners as well. But as a runner, the benefits of yoga are many! They include:

Now that we have established how beneficial yoga is for runners, what do you wear? Running clothes can work at home, but shorts don’t quite cut it in a yoga studio.

I was given the opportunity to try Earth Yoga Clothing, and it is a fantastic resource for affordable, stylish yoga gear. Their clothes are eco-friendly and sustainable, made from organic cotton, bamboo and spandex, including earth friendly ink and dyes. I fell in love with my comfy tee and capris!

After a little yoga practice on the porch with L, I lived in these clothes for the rest of the day! They’re so soft and fit perfectly. I needed this inspiration to do yoga more frequently. My tight hamstrings are begging for it!

Earth Yoga would love to one of you two new pieces of organic yoga wear!

TO ENTER:

Mandatory: Leave a comment telling me if you practice yoga and/or how often

Optional extra entry: Follow Earth Yoga on Twitter and leave a comment telling me you did

223 comments to Yoga for Runners: Earth Yoga Clothing Giveaway

Unfortunately I only practice yoga about once a week – when I’m feeling very stressed and tight! It always makes me feel so much better though when it’s done Erica { EricaDHouse.com } recently posted..Out with the old

I currently do not practice yoga but was told by my chiropractor last week I needed to become a “yoga queen” if I wanted to keep running! So I’m looking to start!Angie recently posted..11 Miles w/ a 5K PR

I have gone through phases of tons of yoga (at least once a day) to no yoga. I find I feel much better both mentally and physically the more yoga I do. I just recently found a studio in my area that I am looking to check out, so hopefully I can get back into a regular routine again.Crystal recently posted..Getting out of a rut.

I have taken a yoga class here and there but this month was different. I signed up for a 30 day challenge at my local Moksha studio. Day was day #22 and I feel great! It has really improved my running!Allie recently posted..Decade

I like to practice at least 2-3 times a week. It has helped me so much with running. I try to recommend it to everyone who will listen!Farrah @ Fairy Healthy Life recently posted..Forrest N Leamon Memorial 10k recap

I practice yoga about 4 times weekly (lately :)) Definitely helps with running! I tweeted about the giveaway and I follow both you and Earth Yoga on twitter, as well as your instagram and facebook page

That outfit is cute! I am determined to get back to doing yoga–it’s been a while! Maybe a new outfit will be just the push I need to get back on my mat. (Love the photos of you and L doing yoga together! Whenever I do it I usually have someone join me too, whether a kid, a dog or a cat! :))Candy @ Healthy In Candy Land recently posted..Boo to You Too!

I only do yoga when there is a free session offered by Lululemon. I do love the pigeon and downward dog poses for stretching. BTW – L actually has demonstrated very good technique in doing her downward dog. Very nicely done!

Awesome giveaway! I practice yoga one to two times a week in my basement. I use yoga DVDs and I always light a candle and use my pink yoga mat from TJMaxx. It’s fun to have my own little “studio” set up Caitlin recently posted..CT NOW Love Your Body 5K

As a runner, I’ve read so many articles on how yoga can benefit me. Unfortunately, I don’t dedicate enough time to it. I probably do it once a week, if that. But I really want to be better at doing it! Maybe some cute yoga clothes would motivate me

I don’t generally do yoga, but I know I need to. Luckily most of my non-running workouts include some stretching that are similar to yoga poses.
Your pictures in this post have inspired me to do a little yoga tonight with my little one too!Amanda recently posted..Update 10/18 Thursday

Yoga has SO many benefits…physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. I try to do two classes a week and then stretching/poses while M eats her breakfast! (She thinks its pretty funny and joins in sometimes like L!)

I don’t practice yoga as often as I should, but I definitely love it!! It was soooo helpful when training for my half marathon this springLeah @ Chocolate and Wild Air recently posted..The Color Run Nashville recap

While I’ve been a bit of a yoga rut this past month, being able to practice with my teacher this Sunday reminded me how much I love my yoga practice. And backbends. And Sun Salutation As… the list goes on.

Following you on Twitter (@krketterman) I just took my second yoga class ever–power flow vinsayna (sp?) “Hot Yoga!” Love, Love, Love. As I runner I didn’t think I would like it but it is AMAZING!! Post long run..ahhhhhhhh!

I do yoga 2-3 times/week since about a month now, and I LOVE it! Running is my main focus in staying in shape, but the yoga really helps me with that. Also it calms me and gives me a totally different connection to my body/soul.@evelinruns recently posted..October Week 3 – A summary

You need to come to yoga with me and believe me, you’ll feel flexible! Anyhow, I do yoga once/week and really do like it. Would love to try these great clothes!misszippy recently posted..Runner’s World half–the race itself

super comfy looking! I desperately need to learn to like yoga (I think I’ve told you that a few times LOL). I do some poses, especially when stretching each day, but I know I’d benefit tremendously from consistently going to a class or finding a really great DVD for home use.Heather (Where’s the Beach) recently posted..Forget the Chores

Thanks for sharing about the Yoga Instagram challenge- I love seeing your photos with your daughter! I started yoga b/c I was running a ton of marathons & didn’t want to get hurt- then I fell in love with it & yoga changed my life. Have a great weekend- NAMASTE!Grow Soul Beautiful recently posted..The Yoga Newb – Where to start!

Are yoga pants comfortable? Of course they are. Do they make your ass look better? Duh … and women know this. Yes, we’re doing that for ourselves more than for men, but let’s not dumb this down and act like the thought never crosses our mind. It’s part of the reason we like wearing yoga pants, because they make us feel good.

However, are they pants? Nope, still not pants. Of course Lululemon promotes wearing them as part of your everyday wear; they’re trying to sell product. Wearing yoga pants as leggings (socially acceptable) is not the same as wearing them as pants (sorry, not socially acceptable).
Great post

I started doing yoga after my first son was born. It felt very good and refreshing after doing yoga. I always did yoga wearing yoga pants. Yoga pants are very comfortable and you i freely move your legs in any direction you want. So(JANI)this is the basic reason i wear yoga pants not to show myself.Janni recently posted..Best Natural Treatment For Cellulite Reduction… Kelp!

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